Christmas around the world

December 25, 2012 |Compiled by chron.com

Celebrations of Christmas across the nation and around globe

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A person dressed as Santa Claus distributes sweets to children during Christmas celebrations outside Saint Mary's Garrison Church in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Although Christians comprise only two percent of the population, Christmas is a national holiday and is observed across the country as an occasion to celebrate.

Channi Anand/Associated Press

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A person dressed as Santa Claus distributes sweets to children during Christmas celebrations outside Saint Mary's Garrison Church in Jammu, India, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Although Christians comprise only two percent of the population, Christmas is a national holiday and is observed across the country as an occasion to celebrate.